Baku Set To Boost Urban Infrastructure And Tackle Waste With New Initiatives

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. New projects aimed at improving urban infrastructure and waste management are planned for Baku, Gunel Guliyeva, Head of the Division for International Cooperation with Investment Funds and Donors at the Department for Cooperation with International Financial Organizations and Investment Funds of the Ministry of Economy, said, Trend reports.

Addressing the panel discussion“Tackling plastic pollution: promoting liveable cities and a circular economy” as part of WUF13, Guliyeva noted that in 2025, a loan agreement was signed between the Ministry of Economy and the World Bank for the“Living Baku” project.

“The main goal of the project is to support urban infrastructure, restore public spaces, and improve residential infrastructure,” emphasized G. Guliyeva.

According to her, one of the key components of the project is the cleanup of three lakes around Baku, including Lake Khojasan.

“ In addition, important measures are planned in the area of solid waste management. As part of this, there are plans to build a landfill in Absheron and four transfer stations in Gobustan, Shamakhi, and other districts,” she added.

Furthermore, it is noted that steps will also be taken within the framework of the project to clean up contaminated areas.

Guliyeva emphasized that the projects are being implemented in close coordination with the World Bank, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, and other partner organizations.

According to her, one of the main priorities in this area is applying international best practices and developing relevant standards.

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